JohnWodehouse, 2nd Baron Wodehouse of Kimberley was born on 11 January 1771.2 He was the son of JohnWodehouse, 1st Baron Wodehouse of Kimberley and SophiaBerkeley.2 He married Charlotte LauraNorris, daughter of JohnNorris and CharlotteTownshend, on 17 November 1796.2 He died on 29 May 1846 at age 75.2 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Tory) for Great Bedwyn between 1796 and 1802.2 He held the office of Vice-Admiral of the coast of Norfolk.1 He gained the rank of Colonel in the service of the East Norfolk Militia.1 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Tory) for Marlborough between 1812 and 1826.1 He held the office of Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk between 1822 and 1846.1 He held the office of High Steward of Norwich Cathedral.2 He succeeded to the title of 7th Baronet Wodehouse, of Kimberley, co. Norfolk [E., 1611] on 29 May 1834.2 He succeeded to the title of 2nd Baron Wodehouse of Kimberley, co. Norfolk [G.B., 1797] on 29 May 1834.1